PA/05759/23: change of use of existing shop from in Paola
87, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq San Guzepp, Paola
Proposed change of use of existing shop from grocer/greengrocer/confectionery to pastizzeria, proposed shop sign, changes to existing shopfront.
- Status
- Refused (This application has been refused by Planning Board / Commission and a refusal notification has been sent.)
- Location
- 87, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq San Guzepp, Paola
- Locality
- Paola
- Applicant
- Williams Fridi Quispe Omonte
- Perit
- Perit Michael Schembri
- Application type
- Full development permission
- Zone
- Within Development Zone
- Type of works
- Change of Use
- Received
- 28 May 2023
- Validated
- 4 October 2023
- Published
- 4 October 2023
- Comments close
- 3 November 2023
- Recommendation
- Refuse Permission
- Decision
- Refuse Permission
- Decision date
- 16 January 2024
Case details on the Planning Authority website
Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps
Planning activity around 87, Triq il-Knisja c/w, Triq San Guzepp, Paola
181 other applications within 300 m: 119 granted, 2 refused, 18 pending. 98% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 8 floors (PA/02851/23).
On Triq il-Knisja: 12 other applications, 8 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 8. Periti active on this street: Justin Spiteri.
Approval estimate for change of use applications like this here: about 92% (likely range 62–100%, low reliability, from 8 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps.
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- PA/01161/21 Paola: Alterations to existing pre-1967 dwelling including alterations to internal walls at ground floor level to create bathroom, alterations to internal walls at…
- PA/02851/23 Paola: To demolish existing property and dismantle / retain facade facing Triq il-Knisja. Also to construct 4 street level garages, 1 maisonette, 6 overlying…
- PA/06137/25 Paola: Proposed internal and external alterations to existing building, including modifications to previously approved (but not yet implemented) permit PA7605/18;…
- PA/06558/23 Tarxien: Proposed extension of existing receded floor to reach the street façade and alterations to create a new unit, and extension of staircase.
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- PA/06825/25 Paola: Proposed alterations to the internal layout to introduce additional bedroom and attain better light and ventilation to existing pre-1967 residence.
- PA/02033/23 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing house and construction of 1 garage and 1 maisonette (including pool), overlying 6 apartments and 2 penthouses. Proposal also…
- PA/01170/23 Paola: Alterations to dwelling, consisting in the opening of internal walls and the opening of the front elevation ground floor window into a garage door. At first…
- PA/03204/22 Tarxien: Proposed demolition of existing house, retaining facade, and construction of ground floor maisonette, overlying apartments and penthouse.
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- PA/02554/24 Fgura: Proposed extension to residence approved by RG/00717/23. Proposal comprises of alterations at first and second floor levels, alterations to elevation, and new…
- PA/01726/23 Tarxien: Minor internal alterations to property, lowering of the front garden wall and changing a window to a door
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